Julius Maada Bio Battles Weak Leone and Kush Crisis as Iron Ore Exports Top 830 Million
Sierra Leone economy relies on iron ore and rutile exports in 2026 as President Bio battles a weak leone, debt...
September 7, 2026Section
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Adama Barrow Seeks Third Term in Gambia Election 2026 as Jammeh Justice Stalls
Gambia election 2026 sees Adama Barrow's contested third-term bid against a crowded field amid unfinished Jammeh-era justice and cost-of-living strain.
September 7, 2026
King Mswati III Takes $5.1m US Deportee Deal as Eswatini Economy Feels South Africa’s Pull
Eswatini economy faces rising scrutiny over a $5.1m US deportee deal while sugar exports deepen ties to South Africa. Investors...
September 7, 2026
Madagascar Economy Reels as Vanilla Collapses and Ambatovy Halts Again
Madagascar economy faces a vanilla price collapse and a halting nickel recovery in 2026. Investors weigh mining expansion against power...
September 7, 2026
Afewerki Keeps Eritrea Economy Closed as Colluli Potash Draws China and Russia
Eritrea economy stays closed in 2026, but Bisha copper and Colluli potash edge toward output. For foreign investors the Red...
September 7, 2026
South Sudan Restarts Oil Exports as Machar Faces Trial and December 2026 Vote Looms
South Sudan economy stays in crisis despite resumed oil exports, with salary arrears, hyperinflation and a Kiir-Machar fight over the...
September 7, 2026
Equatorial Guinea GDP Shrinks 5.4% as Obiang Pushes Teodorin to Lead
Equatorial Guinea economy contracts again in 2026 as oil fades and gas bets mount. Why investors should watch Obiang succession...
September 7, 2026
Mahamat Idriss Déby Rules Chad as Doba Crude Exports Through Cameroon Keep Economy Afloat
Chad economy faces a fragile 2026 as Mahamat Idriss Déby's elected presidency relies on Doba crude, Chinese and Western capital...
September 7, 2026
Oligui Nguema Wins Seven Year Term as Gabon Economy Races Oil Decline
President Oligui Nguema won a seven-year term in April 2025 and now must fund the Gabon economy as oil output...
September 7, 2026